1Radio ad sparks $20K Mega Millions win for Streetsboro man on spontaneous ticket buy

STREETSBORO, OH — A Streetsboro man turned a casual radio broadcast into a $20,000 Mega Millions® win after a spur-of-the-moment decision to play the lottery while driving led to a lucky ticket.

The winner was on the road when he heard a reporter mention how high the Mega Millions jackpot had climbed. Inspired by the broadcast, he stopped at Sammy’s Food Mart at 9418 State Route 43 and spent $20 on a ticket. When he checked his numbers the following day, he scanned the ticket and was stunned to see a claim slip print out — confirming his win.

After required state and federal withholding of 27.125%, he will take home $14,575. He told lottery officials he plans to use part of the winnings to take a trip

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